Houston Astros at Chicago White Sox 8/17/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/16/2022 at 10:05 PM ET

The Houston Astros will play game three of four Wednesday night in Chicago, IL against the Chicago White Sox and you can find out who else is playing and where with our free MLB previews. Houston comes into Wednesday as one of the best teams in baseball 33 games over .500 following a 4-2 loss in game one of this series to end a long winning streak. Jose Urquidy got the start for Houston allowing one run on six hits across 7.2 innings of work leading to a no decision. Rafael Montero came on in relief to allow three runs on three hits after recording no outs leading to the loss.

The Houston offense struggled immensely in game one of this series with only seven hits in 33 at bats including an abysmal 0-5 with runners in scoring position to leave eight men on base. Yordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman were the only bright spots in the Houston offense driving in one run apiece.

The Chicago White Sox are four games above .500 heading into Wednesday after their win in game one of this series. Johnny Cueto was lights out on the mound allowing only two runs on six hits across 8 innings of work leading to the win. Liam Hendricks came on in the 9th to allow one hit and no runs leading to the win.

Offensively Chicago hit the ball well going 9-34 from the plate as a team and a combined 2-6 with runners in scoring position. Eloy Jimenez got the scoring going for Chicago with a two RBI double, while Yoan Moncada added a 2 RBI base hit to give Chicago the lead.

The Houston Astros will come into Wednesday night with revenge on their mind after their collapse on Monday. Houston will have a better pitcher on the mound backed by one of the best lineups in baseball leading them to the win. Take Houston to do enough Wednesday night on the road to get the victory. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 7-3.

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